Registration is now open for volunteers, host families, and Kansas City athletes to officially sign up to be part of the 2026 Games!
Register today to confirm your interest in participating.
The JCC Maccabi Games® will return to Kansas City in 2026. The Olympic-style sports competition will be held Aug. 2-7, 2026, and will engage Jewish teens aged 13-17 in experiences that deepen Jewish identity and foster pride in their values through healthy competition and sportsmanship.
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The JCC Maccabi Games® - International Athletic CompetitionJewish teenagers, ages 13-17, can compete against Jewish teens from all over the United States as well as delegations from Israel, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada, and more in this Olympic-style competition. The Games are played with a focus on “rachmanus” or sportsmanship with the intent to foster long-lasting friendships, memories, and connection to Judaism and Israel.
This unique event is not only about being a part of the Jewish people; it comes with a mission– to make the world a better place and to make ourselves better people. We express these values or midot to help us remember the greater mission of the Games and Judaism. We emphasize Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Kavod (respect), Rina (joy), Ga’avah (pride), Lev Tov (big hearted), and Amiut Yehudit (Jewish peoplehood).
The Games also promote community involvement, and teamwork. The Games are one of the largest Jewish teen events in the world; each summer over 3,000 Jewish teens participate. Over 100,000 teens have benefited from the JCC Maccabi Games since 1982. Each athlete participates in one of fifteen sports, social events, and an opportunity to give back to the community during this week-long experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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